University of Victoria
A mid-sized public university on Vancouver Island with about 18,900 undergraduates, known for co-op work terms and a forested 200-acre campus. It offers 130 undergraduate programmes, including engineering, computer science and the Gustavson BCom.
- Fees₹25.5 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12: from 75%
- StartsSeptember
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG | CAD 37,575 – CAD 50,058 / year (eight months) | about ₹25.5 lakh – ₹34.0 lakh | international students, first year, based on May 2026 to January 2027 rates: most programmes 37,575; Computer Science 43,292; Engineering 50,058. Student fees 1,183 extra; residence and meals about 17,006 |
Rupee figures at ₹67.98 per CAD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in Canada.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- CBSE (AISSC) or CISCE (ISC) with at least 75%; state boards (HSSC) considered case by case for excellent results. Computer Science and Engineering need senior-level academic maths at 85%+ on board exams plus a senior science (Engineering also Grade 11 Chemistry and Physics). Estimated admission average: 82% in Class X and 77% in Class XII board exams (not a guaranteed cut-off).
- IELTS
- 6.5 Academic, no component below 6.0 (conditional admission possible at 6.0, none below 5.5, in several faculties)
- TOEFL
- iBT 88, no section below 20 (or 4.5 overall, none below 4.0 on new scale)
- PTE
- 65, no skill below 60
- WAIVER
- Four years of full-time study where all instruction is in English at a recognized international-curriculum school, or three years plus B in Grade 11 English; CBSE English marks are not mentioned. Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110) accepted.
- Tests
- None listed.
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- Computer Science (BSc), co-op availableUG · Intake: September
- Engineering Year 1 entry (BEng): choose biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical or software engineering after first yearUG · Intake: September
- Bachelor of Commerce (Gustavson School of Business), with integrated work termsUG · 4 years · Intake: September
- Data Science (BSc)UG · Intake: September
- Computer Science and Health Information ScienceUG · Intake: September
ApplyHow and when to apply
Route: EducationPlannerBC
Application fee: CAD 184 if any transcripts are from outside Canada
- 2027-01-31 September 2027 · Apply by 31 January (and residence by 15 February) to be eligible for the first-year residence guarantee; general application deadline per viewbook
FundingScholarships
- International Entrance Scholarship (automatic)CAD 15,000 (2026-27 value) · international students with a minimum A- average or equivalent; no application needed
- Application-based entrance scholarshipsvaries · all entering students; criteria may include average, volunteering, leadership
After you graduateWork after study
Graduates of programmes of 2 years or more may get a Post-Graduation Work Permit valid for 3 years (IRCC). UVic reports an average co-op salary of CAD 3,917 a month and that 70% of co-op students receive a job offer before graduating.
Life thereLife in Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria is the capital of British Columbia on Vancouver Island, with a mild climate the university promotes for year-round sport. The campus is ringed by forest trails, and Mount Tolmie's summit is a 30-minute walk away.
- Did you know? You can walk from one end of the UVic campus to the other in about 10 minutes, and to the summit of nearby Mount Tolmie (Pkaals) in about 30.
Sources (9)
- www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/_assets/docs/uvic_undergraduate_viewbook.pdf
- www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/programs/undergraduate-programs/pages/computer-science.php
- www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/programs/undergraduate-programs/pages/engineering.php
- www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/programs/undergraduate-programs/pages/business.php
- www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/language-requirements/index.php
- www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/index.php
- www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/minimum-admission-requirements-for-inter
- www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/finances/tuition-costs/index.php
- www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduat
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Questions families ask
What CBSE/ISC percentage do I need?
At least 75% overall, with 85%+ in board-exam maths for Computer Science and Engineering. UVic's estimated admission average is 82% in Class X and 77% in Class XII, but cut-offs vary each year.
How much is the first-year fee?
About CAD 37,575 tuition for most programmes, 43,292 for Computer Science and 50,058 for Engineering, plus about 1,183 in student fees and 17,006 for residence with meals.
Is there a scholarship for Indian students?
International students with an A- average or equivalent are automatically considered for a CAD 15,000 entrance scholarship (2026-27 value). Other scholarships need an application.
What IELTS score do I need?
6.5 with no band below 6.0. Some faculties offer conditional admission at 6.0 with no band below 5.5.
Do I get a hostel?
First-years who come straight from high school, apply for admission by 31 January and for residence by 15 February are guaranteed a residence place.
Can I do co-op?
Yes. Co-op is open to international students with co-op work permits; UVic reports an average co-op salary of CAD 3,917 a month.
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